The 2022 NFL season is firmly on the horizon and over the coming weeks the Dimers crew will break down the chances of each and every team, all vying for Super Bowl 57 glory in Glendale, Arizona come February.
Let's take a look at the key factors to consider when betting on the New Orleans Saints in 2022.
The books put the Saints Over/Under win total at 8.5 this season, and either they are lazy or just not paying attention, as the Saints won nine games last year with four different quarterbacks, and one of those starts was from rookie Ian Book, who didn't even take any reps with the first team the week before his debut on Monday Night Football. With more consistent quarterback play, the Saints could win the NFC South and amass 10 wins or more in the process.
New Orleans Saints Win Total Prediction, Computer Picks and Super Bowl Odds
- 2021 Record: 9-8, 2nd in NFC South (Missed Playoffs)
- 2021 ATS: 9-8
- Key off-season losses: Marcus Williams S, Ty Montgomery RB/WR, Garrett Griffin TE
- Key off-season additions: Tyrann Mathieu DB, Chris Olave WR, Jarvis Landry WR, Marcus Maye S
General manager Mickey Loomis managed to patch up weak spots on offense during the draft, taking a much-needed receiver, Chris Olave, in the first round and enormous left tackle Trevor Penning, to replace the departed Terron Armstead, in the second round. He also signed two premier safeties, upgrading from the duo of Marcus Williams and Malcolm Jenkins. He somehow pulled all this off, along with some nifty contract restructuring, actually allowing the Saints to linger $9 million under the salary cap.